Currently searching for a position that allows me to build tools leveraging a combination of visualization, machine learning, and software engineering to help people explore and understand their data in new and useful ways.
EducationEducation
Current2015
PhD. Candidate, Biostatistics
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
Working on Bayesian network models & interactive visualization platforms
University Graduate Fellow
20152011
B.S., Mathematics, Statistics (minor C.S.)
University of Vermont Burlington, VT
Thesis: An agent based model of Diel Vertical Migration patterns of Mysis diluviana
Research ExperienceResearch Experience
Current2015
Graduate Research Assistant
TBILab (Yaomin Xu’s Lab) Vanderbilt University
Primarily working with large EHR and Biobank datasets.
Developing network-based methods to investigate and visualize clinically relevant patterns in data.
20182017
Data Science Researcher
Data Science Lab Johns Hopkins University
Building R Shiny applications in the contexts of wearables and statistics education.
Work primarily done in R Shiny and Javascript (node and d3js).
20152013
Undergraduate Researcher
Rubenstein Ecosystems Science Laboratory University of Vermont
Analyzed and visualized data for CATOS fish tracking project.
Head of data mining project to establish temporal trends in population densities of Mysis diluviana (Mysis).
Ran project to mathematically model the migration patterns of Mysis (honors thesis project.)
2015
Human Computer Interaction Researcher
LabInTheWild (Reineke Lab) University of Michigan
Led development and implementation of interactive data visualizations to help users compare themselves to other demographics.
20142013
Undergraduate Researcher
Bentil Laboratory University of Vermont
Developed mathematical model to predict the transport of sulfur through the environment with applications in waste cleanup.
20132012
Research Assistant
Adair Laboratory University of Vermont
Independently analyzed and constructed statistical models for large data sets pertaining to carbon decomposition rates.
Industry ExperienceIndustry Experience
I have worked in a variety of roles ranging from journalist to software engineer to data scientist. I like collaborative environments where I can learn from my peers.
2016
Data Journalist - Graphics Department
New York Times New York, New York
Reporter with the graphics desk covering topics in science, politics, and sport.
Work primarily done in R, Javascript, and Adobe Illustrator.
2015
Engineering Intern - User Experience
Dealer.com Burlington, VT
Built internal tool to help analyze and visualize user interaction with back-end products.
2015
Data Science Intern
Dealer.com Burlington, VT
Worked with the product analytics team to help parse and visualize large stores of data to drive business decisions.
20152014
Data Artist In Residence
Conduce Carpinteria, CA
Envisioned, prototyped and implemented visualization framework in the course of one month.
Constructed training protocol for bringing third parties up to speed with new protocol.
2014
Software Engineering Intern
Conduce Carpinteria, CA
Incorporated d3.js to the company’s main software platform.
Teaching ExperienceTeaching Experience
I am passionate about education. I believe that no topic is too complex if the teacher is empathetic and willing to think about new methods of approaching task.
2020
Javascript for Shiny Users
RStudio::conf 2020
Served as TA for two day workshop on how to leverage Javascript in Shiny applications
Authored with Wesley H. Self, MD MPH; Dandan Liu, PhD; Stephan Russ, MD, MPH; Michael J. Ward, MD, PhD, MBA; Nathan I. Shapiro, MD, MPH; Todd W. Rice, MD, MSc; Matthew W. Semler, MD, MSc.